Meet Falcon-821CRS - 8MP 4K HDR Camera
Built to solve real OEM vision challenges.
Powered by the Onsemi AR0821 HDR image sensor, Falcon-821CRS delivers true 4K imaging with enhanced dynamic range, fixed-focus optical stability, and controlled on-board image processing without complex external ISP requirements.
Designed in a compact square board architecture, the module comes in a 38mm (L) × 38mm (B) form factor convertible to 32mm (L) × 32mm (B) and is available in both single-board and two-board configurations, enabling seamless integration across embedded, industrial, and AI vision systems.
Optics Flexibility Based on Application Needs
Select your required field of view and IR configuration:
74° DFOV with IR Filter
74° DFOV without IR Filter
96° DFOV with IR Filter
96° DFOV without IR Filter
Specification Overview
Parameter | Technical Details (Falcon-821CRS) |
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Sensor | Onsemi AR0821; 8MP, 1/2" optical format, 2.1µm BSI pixels with HDR capability |
Optics | S-Mount (M12) lens holder with fixed-focus lens assembly |
Video Resolutions | • 8MP (3840 × 2160) @ 30fps (MJPEG)
• 4K (3840 × 2160) @ 30fps (YUV2)
• 1080p (1920 × 1080) @ 60fps |
ISP Features | On-board ISP supporting color correction, centered and ROI auto-exposure, MJPEG compression, and digital PTZ |
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 |
Compliances | UVC, NDAA, RoHS3, REACH |
Pre-Compliance | FCC, CE |
Software & SDK Support | Vadzo Arc software with VISPA SDK; compatible with Windows and Linux, with API support for C, C++, C#, and Python |
Choose the board format that matches your product architecture:
Single Board Solution
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Two Board Solution
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What Problems Does Falcon-821CRS Solve?
Loss of Detail in High-Contrast Scenes
Integrated HDR technology preserves highlight and shadow information, ensuring balanced imaging in mixed indoor-outdoor lighting conditions.
Focus Drift in Fixed Installations
Fixed-focus optical design eliminates mechanical movement, delivering stable and repeatable image clarity in long-term deployments.
Limited Image Control Flexibility
Vadzo’s VISPA SDK combined with deep hardware ISP control enables precise adjustment of exposure, focus, ROI, and color parameters.
Deployment Delays Due to Compatibility Issues
A dedicated team of Application Engineers, optics specialists, hardware & firmware experts ensure structured support from trials to mass production.
Scalability Challenges in Volume Procurement
Decade-long imaging expertise and robust SCM enable seamless scaling from samples to 100K+ units with supply continuity and cost stability.
Accelerate Integration With Vadzo
What We Actually Do
Faster Camera Integration. Fewer Iterations. Quicker Time-to-Market.
Integrating a camera into your system is not just about plugging in a module. It involves sensor alignment, optics, ISP tuning, bandwidth optimization, firmware integration, and system-level validation.
Vadzo works alongside your engineering team to convert camera capability into deployable system performance.
Architecture First
Before development begins, we help define:
Requirement Analysis
Sensor & Optics Selection
Interface selection (USB, MIPI, GigE, GMSL, FPD-Link)
Data flow and bandwidth planning
Illumination and trigger strategy
This prevents downstream rework.
Structured Support
Before development begins, we help define:
Optics Calibrations
ISP Tuning and Optimizations
Driver and SDK Alignment
Form Fit Optimization
Use Case Specific POCs
Vadzo doesn’t just supply cameras. We engineer complete imaging subsystems that integrate cleanly into your product architecture.
Anniversary Pricing
Secure volume pricing for immediate and upcoming builds:
Quantity | Standard Pricing | Anniversary Pricing |
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5000 Units | - | USD 80 / Per Unit |
1000 Units |
| USD 98 / Per Unit |
500 Units |
| USD 128 / Per Unit |
100 Units |
| USD 145 / Per Unit |
*T&C Applicable. *Lens and cable not included. We shall help you identify the right lens and cable for your use case.
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The anniversary pricing listed above applies to the Falcon-821CRS board-level camera variants only. For enclosure-based configurations, please contact Vadzo Support for a customized quotation.
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Price Lock Guarantee: Upon placing your initial order, the quoted pricing will remain fixed for all repeat orders for a period of 48 months.
Falcon-821CRS
Best-Suited Applications for Production Deployment
Designed for High-Performance OEM Vision Systems
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Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Retail Automation
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Smart Parking System
Biometric & Access Control
Kiosks & OCR Devices
Our Software Suite for UVC Cameras
Vadzo ARC is a software suite designed for seamless integration and control of USB Video Class (UVC) cameras. It provides precise camera configuration, real-time imaging adjustments, and firmware update management for Windows, Linux and Android platforms. The SDK ensures reliable performance with features like Region of Interest (ROI) configuration, Smart GPIO control, and fail-safe firmware updates.
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Vadzo ARC Software
VISPA ARC SDK: UVC Camera Control and Integration
VISPA ARC SDK enables camera control, video streaming, and hardware management for Vadzo USB cameras on Windows and Android. It supports autofocus, still capture, ROI, image flip, SMART IO, and secure updates. Windows includes DLL support, while Android SDK ensures seamless integration with Falcon and Merlin cameras.
Windows
Android
Linux
Other Flagship Cameras
Production-ready flagship camera modules eligible under the Vadzo Anniversary Offer for scalable builds and lifetime price lock.
Interested in Availing the Anniversary Offer?
Secure anniversary pricing for Falcon-821CRS and lock in long-term cost advantages for your production roadmap.
Anniversary pricing applicable on board variants.
48-Month Price Lock on repeat orders.
Scalable from pilot to volume production.
Special Pricing request for enclosure option.
Request for HW/FW customizations.